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BMW Group commences in-house production of fuel cell systems for BMW iX5 Hydrogen in Munich

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BMW has begun fuel cell system production at the company’s competence center for hydrogen in Munich. A small series of BMW iX5 Hydrogen cars will be entering service around the world from the end of this year for test and demonstration purposes. —Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

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BMW Landshut producing fuel cell drive components for small-series BMW i Hydrogen NEXT in 2022

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The BMW Group will pilot a small series of the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT fuel cell vehicle from 2022, based on the current BMW X5 and equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell e-drive. The BMW Group is building on its experience with fifth-generation e-drives to develop this vehicle. —Minister Aiwanger.

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BMW launching iX5 Hydrogen pilot fleet

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The BMW Group presented the first BMW iX5 Hydrogen vehicles in a pilot fleet that will go into service this year. This active driving experience will therefore be the first chance for people not involved in the development process to gain a direct impression of what the BMW iX5 Hydrogen has to offer. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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DELO and Böllhoff launch ONSERT joining method for light-weight materials; used in BMW i3, i8

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The assembly specialist Böllhoff and the adhesive expert DELO have developed an innovative joining method for light-weight materials using a bonded bolt called ONSERT. Böllhoff and DELO have tested this technology in a series of pilot projects, the last one of which was to secure cables, claddings and other components of the BMW i3.

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Is this the luxury bargain of 2024? Lexus LBX hybrid SUV is much cheaper than BMW X1 and Benz GLA

EV Central

Despite sounding expensive for a light SUV, Lexus says its cheapest genuine rival from fellow premium brands cost much more. The most affordable BMW X1 is $60,400 and the cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLA is $63,200. inch infotainment screen, a powered tailgate, auto wipers, climate control and a panoramic view monitor. 2024 Lexus LBX.

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2023 BMW 330i M Sport Sedan Review – Keeping the Flame Burning

The Truth About Cars

As a general rule, my biggest recent beef with BMW sedans has been that they feel a bit heavy and porky. Imagine my pleasant surprise, then, when I piloted a BMW 330i sedan that felt rather sprightly. Either way, a tick over $50K seems like a bargain for BMW performance these days. A tad ponderous. More of this, please.

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Used Car Review: The 2010 BMW Z4, an Extinct Metal Roof Convertible Experience

The Truth About Cars

I got a good impression of how the BMW fared for comfort on the drive from Nashville to Cincinnati. The Z’s simple interior design helps it age well, as do the circular climate controls that are unique to the model. Ringed in chrome, climate controls are easy to understand. I’ll have that addressed at my first service.&

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